The NBA is a collection of egomaniacal pituitary cases who allow each other to entertain their fans. But as must be clear to everyone by now, they can’t play basketball.
The Americans were sloppy with the ball and couldn’t handle Italy’s zone defenses and 3-point shooting. Italy not only made 15 from behind the arc but also showed superior ball movement and poise in handing the Americans their most lopsided defeat since pros began competing in 1992.